The final part of this series focuses on the music and dance fantasia The Flowers of the Silk Road and the impact it has had in China and abroad.
Dunhuang, Lost Music of the Stone Chamber (7 of 8)
A look at some of the musical notation manuscripts found at Dunhuang and their interpretation in modern times
Dunhuang, The Heavenly Dance (6 of 8)
A look at the dances recorded in the murals at the Mogao Caves and how they have influenced recreations in the present day
Dunhuang, Costumes in the Dunhuang Caves (5 of 8)
A look at the clothing displayed in the Mogao Caves, and the influence it is having on modern fashion design.
Dunhuang, Reviving the Heavenly Music (4 of 8)
Dunhuang, Exotic Music and Dance (3 of 8)
A look at the whirling dances depicted in the Dunhuang Mogoa Caves and how they have been recreated in contemporary China.
Dunhuang, Flying Apsaras (1 of 8)
A look at the apsaras in the Dunhuang Mogao Caves and their influence on contemporary art.
Marc Aurel Stein, Treasure buried in the Sands
An account of the various expeditions led by the great Hungarian explorer Aurel Stein in Central Asia, which were significant for Buddhist history (mainly English, with some subtitles).
Paintings by Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien)
Zhang Daqian was a real virtuoso artist who seemed to be at home in landscape, flower and portrait painting, as well as being a master at replicas of ancient works.
